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Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 454 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut album for the Cleveland-born who helped cowrite four tracks on Kayne West's "808s & Heartbreak."

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Day 'N' Nite
Day 'n' nite I toss and turn, I keep stress in my mind, mind I look for peace, but see, I don't attain What I need for keeps This silly game we play,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. RapReviews.com
    95
    If you want to know further why this album is a classic you'll have to check it out yourself, but know for a fact it's well worth your fifteen dollars.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Cudi turns out to be that rarest of rap phenomena: a hyped upstart who really does represent a promising new phase in the genre's evolution.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    This first official release is a soul searcher and may require more patience than your everyday debut. Still, the chilly, complicated Man on the Moon perfects the futuristic bleak-beat hip-hop Kanye purposed a year earlier, and rewards the listener with every tripped-out return.
  4. The A.V. Club
    75
    Despite the fat here, that thick layer of open, intense self-loathing is a clever way of unifying Man On The Moon as pure mood piece, a stream-of-consciousness pop voyage that’s more Phil Collins than rap.
  5. PopMatters
    70
    Kid Cudi’s take on hip-hop hedonism has as its purpose the escape from one’s own fears and neuroses. He escapes the creatures that haunt him at night by turning himself into a larger-than-life entity: the man on the stage, the man on the moon.
  6. Slant Magazine
    60
    From its bombastic title to Common's annoying narration, Man on the Moon vies for both a bigger pop platform and indie credibility.
  7. The New York Times
    40
    Man on the Moon, the debut album from this rapper-singer from Cleveland, is a colossal, and mystifying, missed opportunity, misguided if it is in fact guided at all.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 103
  3. Negative: 3 out of 103
  1. LegitReviewer
    Apr 28, 2013
    10
    Probably the best debut album i have ever heard, Kid Cudi and his team (Emile, Pain Pat & Dot Da Genius) can't do no wrong. If you though KidProbably the best debut album i have ever heard, Kid Cudi and his team (Emile, Pain Pat & Dot Da Genius) can't do no wrong. If you though Kid Cudi's was just an one-hit wonder because of Day N' Nite you were wrong, most the songs on this album are much better.… Expand
  2. dubbleq
    Jan 14, 2011
    10
    If anyone gives this album less than a 10 then they are crazy because kid cudi has now established himself thanks to this album. EVAERY SONGIf anyone gives this album less than a 10 then they are crazy because kid cudi has now established himself thanks to this album. EVAERY SONG ON THIS ALBUM IS EMOTIONAL AND INSPIRING.… Expand
  4. MattF
    Sep 17, 2009
    10
    Outstanding album. Cudi has given us something different than generic mainstream rap. It is deeply personal and defies genre. One of the most Outstanding album. Cudi has given us something different than generic mainstream rap. It is deeply personal and defies genre. One of the most ambitious debut albums of all time. A resounding success.… Expand
  5. Zappyboi
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    mr worldwide, usa, china, brazil, china, chile, germany, uk, swizerland, chile, sweden
  6. MAGYK
    Sep 22, 2009
    9
    It's different. I didn't like 808's too much, or his mixtapes. I loved this album though. It's more of an experience. My It's different. I didn't like 808's too much, or his mixtapes. I loved this album though. It's more of an experience. My favorite album this year hands down.… Expand
  7. emlugo007
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    This is some of the most creative music out there right now. Lyrics could be a little more stable but definitely a great flow. Kick back andThis is some of the most creative music out there right now. Lyrics could be a little more stable but definitely a great flow. Kick back and enjoy the greatest thing out from 2009: the creative genius of Kid Cudi… Expand
  8. MikeC
    May 2, 2010
    0
    Unoriginal, boring, leaves something to be desired.

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